Books
Taking a look at golf in unexpected places
From the hills of Northumberland, through Border Reiver country and up to Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, the journey taken in this book explores the possibilities for playing golf in remote, beautiful and unexpected places. This ideal golfer’s guide showcases a selection of nine-hole courses in spectacular settings in a book that is sure to go…
Read MoreReal life stories about man’s best friend
Barking Mad is a unique collection of extraordinary, touching and bizarre stories taps into the British passion for dogs. Covering sporting dogs and hounds, military mascots, eccentric companions, war heroes and Royal dogs, the best and most intriguing stories, which date back to the early 19th century, all reflect our enduring passion for man’s best…
Read MoreHow a Scotsman took cricket to South Africa
In 1877, young Scotsman James Douglas Logan emigrated to South Africa. Within a few years he had made his fortune through business, politics and his association with the most favoured of imperial pastimes – cricket. This is the fascinating story of how Logan, the son of a Borders railwayman, was instrumental in the development of…
Read MoreA festive celebration – written in Scots
The 12 Days O Yule is the perfect children’s book to sing along to. This is a beautifully illustrated Scots version of the original Christmas rhyme. Inspired by the traditional verse, this lovely adaptation features Scots words and animals that are easy to understand and pronounce. It describes the journey through the twelve days of…
Read MoreCelebrate the spirit of Scotland with this guide
Discover Scotland’s most iconic spirit through the words of world-renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photography by Lara Platman and Allan MacDonald, this 288-page wide ranging and evocative portrait of Scotland’s distilleries belongs on the bookshelf of any whisky enthusiast. Dividing Scotland into eight distinct regions, this fascinating book describes the ‘cultural…
Read MoreScots children choose Bookbug Picture Book winner
The Scottish Book Trust has revealed the winner of the 2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize is The Station Mouse by Meg McLaren, published by Anderson Press. More than 13,000 children across Scotland cast their votes for the award online. The award is run by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and…
Read MoreThe memoirs of a Scottish vet – working in Kenya
Promises To Keep is a lovely memoir which offers an extraordinary insight into the daily (and nightly) challenges faced by animal lover Hugh Cran, a Scottish vet who answered a small ad in 1966 to work in Kenya, where he still runs a practice. Cran’s adventures include an encounter with rabid dogs, a horse pageant…
Read MoreScots poetry collection with new artwork
Renowned poet and novelist Ron Butlin conjures up Scotland’s past, present and future in this collection, The Magicians of Scotland. It is taken from the poems he wrote during his time as the Edinburgh Makar, as well as previously unpublished work. Illustrated with energetic line drawings by Jim Hutcheson, the collection will appeal to Butlin fans…
Read MoreBoswell Book Festival returns for its 10th outing
The 10th Boswell Book Festival will take place at Dumfries House in Ayrshire later this year. Running from 8-10 May, the event was founded to celebrate the life and work of the great writer and long recognised inventor of modern biography, James Boswell of Auchinleck. Set in the beautifully restored house, saved for the nation…
Read MoreAn anti-rhino poaching adventure for young adults
The story of Finn Summers’ African holiday takes unexpected twists and turns in Annabel Claridge’s latest novel. The tale about the illegal rhino horn trade and a bid to save these animals has relatable characters and excellent descriptions of the surroundings transporting you into the story alongside Finn. The Rhino Farm, which raises awareness of…
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